Lands' End CMO departs as company continues to shift focus

Steven Rado arrived shortly after the retailer’s spinoff from Sears and just before Federica Marchionni came on as CEO from Dolce & Gabbana.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2016

Foot Locker misses on Q1 forecasts as basketball shoe sales dip

Chairman/CEO Richard Johnson said Foot Locker is navigating “rapidly-shifting product category preferences by our customers.”

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2016

Ross stock tumbles after analysts cut price targets

The analyst firms are troubled by Ross' silence on strategy after its revenue missed in the most recent quarter. 

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2016

Macy's CEO vows comeback in meeting with shareholders

Terry Lundgren said that he’s not worried about expectations that Amazon will surpass Macy’s as the country’s leading apparel retailer, maintaining he’s more focused on profits.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2016

Target testing future store concepts in 25 Los Angeles locations

The pilot spotlights improvements including new lighting and displays, specialists to aid customers in departments like beauty, and dedicated stations supporting click-and-collect services.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2016

L Brands taps former Spanx CEO to lead Victoria's Secret

When longtime Victoria’s Secret CEO Sharen Turney left abruptly in February, many wondered what would be next for the brand.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2016

Gap to close 75 Old Navy, Banana Republic stores

Credit rating firm Standard & Poor’s also downgraded the company’s stock to junk status Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2016

Apple shows off revamped store design under Jony Ive

The new stores under design chief Ive feature a huge video screen, "living wall," and an even more minimalist design. 

By Daphne Howland • May 20, 2016

Retail Therapy: Can Kanye West become 'the Michael Jackson of apparel'?

Kanye's latest retail idea: Partnering with Payless to make cheap shoes that solve bullying. That, and more, in this week's Retail Therapy. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 19, 2016

Dick's adds to retailer woes with Q1 slide

The sporting goods retailer also warned of a bleak second quarter.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2016

Wal-Mart wows Wall Street by beating Q1 expectations

Cost-cutting and improvements to stores are paying off at Wal-Mart, which provided one of the few bright spots in retail sales numbers this week.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2016

L Brands tops forecasts, but shares fall on trimmed outlook

The company's mainstay Victoria's Secret brand has experienced a rocky year so far, including a massive organizational restructuring. 

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 19, 2016

Urban Outfitters sees a much-needed lift in Q1

The retailer shrugged off signs of flagging apparel sales seen elsewhere in the industry, with shares rising 10% on the news.

By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2016

Target shares tank after mixed earnings

CEO Brian Cornell acknowledged that things won’t get easier in coming months as the company deals with "an increasingly volatile consumer environment." 

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

Amazon planning more physical stores, beefier Prime benefits

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos took the stage at the retailer’s shareholder meeting where he hinted at the company’s future—without divulging many details. 

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

Staples beats expectations as it pivots from failed merger

Cost-cutting and recovery in its commercial office supplies business helped lift Staples in the first quarter.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

UPDATE: Sports Authority to close all US stores after failing to find buyer

The company had around 14,500 employees working in its 450-plus stores at the time of its bankruptcy in March. 

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

Target poaches chief merchandising officer from Nordstrom

Under Mark Tritton, Nordstrom doubled its private-label business.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2016

Was the FTC wrong to block the Staples-Office Depot merger? 8 experts weigh in

The FTC argued the combined company would be a monopolistic presence in the B2B office supplies market. Many retail experts disagree.

By Kelsey Lindsey • May 17, 2016

TJX avoids apparel retail woes, crushes expectations

The off-price leader continues to stand alone in the apparel retail space, seeing healthy traffic and sales whatever the weather.

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2016

Office Depot CEO: 'Bold new action' needed after failed merger

The retailer detailed some of its options after its failed merger with rival Staples, including trimming its European operations and possible acquisitions. 

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2016

Home Depot beats expectations amid hot housing spending

The topsy-turvy weather that has hurt apparel retailers in the quarter is only helping the home improvement retailer.

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2016

Ron Johnson's electronics marketplace Enjoy plots expansion into new US markets

The consumer electronics delivery and concierge startup will roll out in cities including Dallas, Houston and Miami over the next several months, Johnson said at the Shoptalk conference.

By Jason Ankeny • May 16, 2016

Report: Amazon expanding private-label brands to include food, diapers

Already doing well with its own tech accessories and other baby products, the e-retail giant is now moving into new categories.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2016

Nordstrom doubles down on cost-cutting following dismal earnings

Continued soft traffic and sales surprised the retailer as it looks to move apparel at top prices.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2016